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These tostadas featuring smoky shrimp and creamy avocado mix fresh, tangy, and smoky tastes perfectly. You'll get that crunchy shell along with tender shrimp seasoned with a kick and a smooth avocado spread that wakes up every mouthful. It's quick to toss together, great for a fun lunch or a light dinner that feels fancy without any hassle.
I made these tostadas for a summer party once and they quickly became the highlight. The smoky shrimp plus creamy avocado combo was a total hit with everyone.
Key Ingredients
- Shrimp: cleaned and deveined so they're easy to eat and cook evenly
- Olive oil: keeps shrimp moist and helps spices stick during grilling
- Garlic powder: adds a gentle fragrant base that’s not too strong
- Chili powder: brings a smoky heat that wakes up your taste buds
- Salt and pepper: highlight and balance flavors all around
- Tostada shells: crunchy base—look for sturdy ones that don’t crumble easily
- Avocado: mashed smooth to cool down the spice with creamy richness
- Lime juice: fresh squeeze to keep avocado bright and add citrus punch
- Fresh cilantro: sprinkled on top for fresh herbal flavor and color pop
Step-By-Step Cooking
I like to sprinkle some cotija cheese on these shrimp for a salty pop. The first time I added it, the tostadas instantly turned into a tempting appetizer everyone wanted seconds of.
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Letting these tostadas sit shortly after you build them really helps the flavors mix and softens the shell just enough while keeping crunch. It’s a simple dish full of bright fresh tastes that fill you up and make every bite enjoyable.
Frequently Asked Cooking Questions
- → How do I grill shrimp best for tostadas?
Get your grill hot at medium-high and thread the shrimp onto skewers so they're easier to flip. Grill for 2-3 minutes each side till they turn opaque and have a little char, keeping them juicy inside.
- → What’s a good way to make creamy avocado topping?
Mash ripe avocado nice and smooth, then stir in fresh lime juice to keep it bright and stop it from browning. This makes a creamy and tangy spread that goes great with shrimp.
- → Can I prep the shrimp mix ahead of time?
Definitely. Let the shrimp soak in olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper for half an hour before grilling to boost the flavor.
- → Which toppings are great on shrimp tostadas?
Cilantro adds a fresh, herbal kick. Cotija cheese brings a salty punch. Squeeze some lime wedges and drizzle hot sauce if you want some extra zing.
- → Are there other toppings besides avocado for tostadas?
Avocado is classic, but you could also try fresh salsa or a light yogurt-based sauce to add moisture and balance the smoky shrimp flavor.